Fingers crossed for the NYO

David Carr‘s lovely profile of the New York Observer proves that it’s an institution worthy of preserving – holy incubator of talent, batman! Lots of very talented alumni cut their teeth there back when they were pink with promise; I fail to see why Arthur Carter‘s burgeoning career as a sculptor should change that (Gawker offers some measure of comfort on that score, too). Nevertheless, if it is indeed for sale then hopefully whoever buys it won’t screw it up.